HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6211- Case SP 11-004 Regional Business Center Sign ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 6211
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE SP 11-004, ALLOWING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3111 EAST TAHQUITZ
CANYON WAY.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs (the Applicant"), has filed an application with the
City pursuant to Section 93.20.05 of the Sign Ordinance for a sign program located at
3111 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, APN: 502-210-023, Zone CC, Section 13; and
WHEREAS, notice of public meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Case No. SP 11-004 was given in accordance with applicable law;
and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2011, a public meeting on the application for an architectural
recommendation was held by the Architectural Advisory Committee in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2011, a public meeting on the application for architectural
approval was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and has been determined to be
Categorically Exempt as a Class 11 exemption (accessory structures) pursuant to
Section 15311(a) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not
limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project
is Categorically Exempt under Section 15311(a)(Accessory Structures).
Section 2: Section 93.20.09 stipulates three findings that are required for a sign
program to be approved that deviates from the strict provisions of the Sign Ordinance.
The Planning Commission finds that:
1.) Due to the physical characteristics of the property and the orientation and
design of the structures on the property, strict application of the regulations of
the sign ordinance will not give adequate visibility to the signage.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6211
Case SP 11-004 Regional Business Center Sign Program
June 22, 2011
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The subject property is a 9-acre site and northerly building includes two
tenants that currently do not have street frontage. The sign ordinance
requires that a business have street frontage for identification and its strict
application would not allow any main signage. Therefore, strict
application of the sign ordinance would not provide adequate visibility to
the tenant's main signage.
2) The approved program will be compatible with the design of the
property and will represent the least departure from the standards of
the sign ordinance necessary for the effectiveness of the program.
The approved program will allow a unified and consistent design for all
three signs. These types of signs have been approved on similar modern
buildings in the area. The deviations will represent the least departure
from the sign ordinance while providing adequate signage for the center
and individual tenants.
3.) The approved program is compatible with the surrounding property
and not contrary to the purpose of the sign ordinance.
The subject property is located in a Civic Center District Zone. Buildings
in the immediate area have similar signs with brushed aluminum, pin -
mounted letters. Therefore, the approved program is compatible with the
surrounding properties and not contrary to the purpose of the sign
ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Case No. SP 11-004, subject to those conditions set
forth in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 22"d day of June 2011.
AYES: 5, Donenfeld, Conrad, Munger, Roberts and Chair Caffery
NOES: None
ABSENT: 1, Hudson
ABSTAIN: 1, Klatchko
ATTEST:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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Resolution No. 6211
Exhibit A
Case No. SP 11-004
Sign Program
3111 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
APN: 502-210-023
June 22, 2011
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning Services, the Chief of Police,
the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on which department recommended the
condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
ADM 1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any
other City Codes, ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning
district regulations.
ADM 2. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm
Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers or
employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of Palm
Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative officers
concerning Case SP 11-004. The City of Palm Springs will promptly notify the
applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm
Springs and the applicant will either undertake defense of the matter and pay
the City's associated legal costs or will advance funds to pay for defense of the
matter by the City Attomey. If the City of Palm Springs fails to promptly notify
the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding or fails to cooperate fully
in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be responsible to defend,
indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without the
applicant's consent but should it do so, the City shall waive the indemnification
herein, except, the City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an
adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the
indemnification rights herein.
Resolution No. 6211
Conditions of Approval
SP 11-004 Sign Program for Regional Business Center
3111 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
June 22, 2011
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ADM 3. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City
Council pursuant to Chapter 2.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. It shall be the sole responsibility of the owner of the property and/or tenant or
agent to restore all mounting surfaces (i.e. walls, facades, windows, railings,
etc.) to a condition closest to the original condition upon removal of any sign
from the premises.
PLN 2. Approval shall be valid based on the sign amortization schedule in section
93.20.11 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance.
PLN 3. All signs shall comply with the Uniform Building Code regulations.
PLN 4. All non -approved signage must be removed as part of this approval.
PLN 5. The applicant shall provide all tenants with a copy of the sign program and all
Conditions of Approval for this project. 0
PLN 6. Added by Planning Commission. The font style shall be modified to Univers
Thin Ultra Condensed or a similar font approved by the Director of Planning
Services.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
END OF CONDITIONS